THE 25 BEST Places to Visit in Nainital (UPDATED 2024)

Tourism in Uttarakhand It is as if nature washes the vegetation in the rain. Their greenery becomes more radiant. The dust and dirt also settle down. The thrill of tourism doubles in a clean natural environment. In such a situation, if you want to spend budget-friendly holidays, then come to Uttarakhand, here are 25 Best Places to Visit in Nainital.

The natural places around Nainital will be most suitable for you and your family, and friends. If you like to spend peaceful moments in the lap of nature away from the hustle and bustle of people, then come to Uttarakhand, there are many such untouched tourist spots here where you will feel happy spending your holidays.

Ghatgarh Village

Ghatgarh, located 22 km from Nainital near Kaladhungi Road, is a place that provides a lot of peace and tranquility to tourists. Surrounded by dense forests on all sides, more than 150 species of birds are found in this area.

Along with bird-watching enthusiasts, nature lovers come here to meditate and do yoga. There is also a 6 km long Jim Corbett trail from here. According to Yogesh Bisht, the hotel operator of this area, there is a jungle path from Ghatgarh village to Jim Corbett’s house, through which Jim Corbett used to come and go. Presently it is known as Corbett Trail. Along with trekking here, one can also see wildlife. Apart from this, there are half a dozen other trekking trails nearby. There is also a beautiful waterfall here.

Pangot

Pangot is situated on a beautiful hill at a distance of 13 km from Nainital. Pangot is famous for its natural beauty, peace, and Himalayan pheasant. About 580 species of birds come here every year. This is the most beloved place for bird watching.

Many Himalayan species can be seen on the trails here, such as Lammergeier, Himalayan Griffon, Blue-winged Minala, Spotted and Grey-backed Forktail, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Rufous-bellied Neltawa, Khalij Partridge, etc. Among the wild animals, leopards, deer, and sambar can also be seen occasionally.

Shyamkhet Tea Garden

On hearing the name of the tea garden, Assam and Darjeeling flash in the mind. But now during your Nainital tour, you can also visit Shyamkhet Tea Garden developed by Uttarakhand Tea Board in Bhawali.

Along with visiting the tea gardens in the peaceful environment of the mountains, one can also buy and enjoy tea from here. Last year, more than one lakh tourists came here.

Bhimtal

Bhimtal is a famous place for lakes adjacent to Nainital. Bhima stayed here during his exile in the Mahabharata period. It was named Bhimtal after him. If you like peace along with natural beauty, then this place is most suitable for you.

Here the ducks swimming in the lake and the fishes in the deep water will captivate you. The greenery all around is a sight to behold. It is quite exciting to reach the aquarium built in the middle of the lake here.

Hanuman Dham Temple

Hanuman Dham is the only temple in the world, not just India, where one can see the nine forms of Bajrangbali along with his twelve leelas. Hundreds of people visit the temple every day to see the grand form and various forms of Hanuman ji.

Apart from the Girija Temple, tourists visiting Corbett Park also reach Hanuman Dham, which has become famous as Anjani Village in Kishanpur Chhoi, in large numbers.

The area of ​​Ramnagar is adjacent to Uttar Pradesh. This is the plain area of ​​Uttarakhand. In such a situation, coming here is quite convenient and economical as compared to the hill districts. In this way, tourists save time and money.

Girija or Garjiya Temple

Himalaya’s daughter Uma (Parvati) was called Girija because she was Giriraj’s daughter. Dhikuli village is situated on the road from the present Ramnagar city to Ranikhet. 3 km ahead of this village, on an island in the middle of the Kosi River, a grand temple of Garjia Devi is situated. In the year 1950, Mahadev Giri ji Naga Baba, who had attained many siddhis, was an accomplished Tantrik. He came and started living here. He ordered his disciple Pathak to start worshipping the Mother at this place. Tantrik Pathak was a soldier in the Japanese army in Burma. Tantrik Naga Baba brought the idols of Bhairav, Ganesh, and three Mahadevis from Rajasthan and installed them here.

Corbett National Park

Safari in and around Corbett and spending peaceful moments near nature in the peaceful environment of the forest is safe and exciting.  During these holidays, you can do a safari in the Dhela and Jhirna zones of Corbett Park. Apart from this, safari facilities will also be available in the recently opened Phato zone.

Tourists can go for a tour in the Jhirna Zone in a total of 60 jeeps in the morning and evening and in Dhela Zone in a total of 30 jeeps in the morning and evening. Do not take your personal vehicle into flowing water during the rainy season. If needed, do get help from the local people.

For general information and booking, you can visit Corbett’s website: http://corbettonline.uk.gov.in and www.uk.gov.in. You can also contact on mobile number 9759363344 or email: etuctr-forest-uk@nic.in.